Significado
To travel by means of a railway train.
Contexto cultural
The 'Deutsche Bahn' (DB) is a major part of German identity. While famous for delays, the 'ICE' (InterCity Express) is a symbol of modern German engineering. In Switzerland, 'Zug fahren' is even more common and the trains are legendary for their punctuality. The SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) is often cited as the best in Europe. Austrians use the term 'ÖBB'. Night trains (Nightjet) are making a huge comeback in Austria, connecting Vienna to all of Europe.
Drop the 'mit dem'
In casual speech, you can just say 'Ich fahre Zug' instead of 'Ich fahre mit dem Zug'. It sounds more native.
The 'a' to 'ä' change
Don't forget: 'Er fährt Zug', not 'Er fahrt Zug'. This is a very common beginner mistake.
Significado
To travel by means of a railway train.
Drop the 'mit dem'
In casual speech, you can just say 'Ich fahre Zug' instead of 'Ich fahre mit dem Zug'. It sounds more native.
The 'a' to 'ä' change
Don't forget: 'Er fährt Zug', not 'Er fahrt Zug'. This is a very common beginner mistake.
The 'Bahn' alternative
If you want to sound really German, use 'Bahn fahren'. It's the most common way people refer to the national rail system.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct verb for: 'Ich ___ morgen mit dem Zug.'
Ich ___ morgen mit dem Zug.
For vehicles, 'fahren' is the mandatory verb.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'fahren'.
Du ___ oft mit dem Zug nach Berlin.
The verb 'fahren' has a vowel change (a -> ä) for the second person singular.
Match the German phrase to its English meaning.
Match the pairs.
Basic vocabulary related to train travel.
What is the missing word?
A: Wie kommst du nach Hamburg? B: Ich fahre mit ___ Zug.
'Mit' always takes the dative case. '{der|m} Zug' becomes 'dem Zug'.
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Ayudas visuales
Transport Verbs
Types of Trains
Fast
- • ICE
- • IC
Local
- • S-Bahn
- • Regionalbahn
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIch ___ morgen mit dem Zug.
For vehicles, 'fahren' is the mandatory verb.
Du ___ oft mit dem Zug nach Berlin.
The verb 'fahren' has a vowel change (a -> ä) for the second person singular.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Basic vocabulary related to train travel.
A: Wie kommst du nach Hamburg? B: Ich fahre mit ___ Zug.
'Mit' always takes the dative case. '{der|m} Zug' becomes 'dem Zug'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
6 preguntasYes, it is grammatically correct and understood, but 'Ich fahre mit dem Zug' is much more common in natural German.
'Zug' is the physical vehicle (the train). 'Bahn' refers to the system or the company (the railway).
In the phrase 'Zug fahren', no. In 'mit dem Zug fahren', yes.
As a verb phrase, it is two words. If you use it as a noun (The train-traveling), it is one word: 'Das Zugfahren'.
Use 'Ich bin im Zug' or 'Ich sitze im Zug'.
No, in German 'fahren' means to travel by vehicle, whether you are the driver or a passenger.
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